1. (v. t.) To drive along by the direct and continuous application of strength; to push; especially, to push (a body) so as to make it move along the surface of another body; as, to shove a boat on the water; to shove a table across the floor.

2. (v. t.) To push along, aside, or away, in a careless or rude manner; to jostle.

3. (v. i.) To push or drive forward; to move onward by pushing or jostling.

4. (v. i.) To move off or along by an act pushing, as with an oar a pole used by one in a boat; sometimes with off.

5. (n.) The act of shoving; a forcible push.

6. (p. p) of Shove.

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